Cowa Thermal Solutions, a start-up from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, has launched a space-saving heat storage system for surplus energy from photovoltaic systems and heat pumps. Instead of water, it uses salt hydrates as the storage material, which are up to three times more

The proptech company Realiste, which develops personal artificial intelligence for real estate investors, recently passed the mark of 100 cities on its platform. Five Swiss cities were also newly

Bern/Berlin – Neustark hat mit der Recyclingfirma Heim seine erste Speicheranlage für CO2 in Deutschland eröffnet. In der Anlage in Berlin-Marzahn werden jährlich rund 1000 Tonnen biogenes CO2 in Abbruchbeton gespeichert. In den nächsten Jahren will neustark weitere 15 Projekte in der

The Aargau Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AIHK) has submitted the building application for its new construction project to the city of Aarau. Depending on the building permit, construction work is expected to start at the beginning of

As part of a planned succession plan, the Board of Directors appoints Sascha Küng as the future CFO. as the future CFO of SF Urban Properties AG as of 1 January 2024. Reto Schnabel, who has been CFO of the company since

Ernst Schweizer AG vende la sua divisione facciate a Geilinger AG. Geilinger AG continuerà l'attività nell'attuale sede di Hedingen con 40 dipendenti. In futuro le facciate saranno prodotte a Winterthur. Ernst Schweizer diventa azionista di minoranza di

Frischknecht Holzbau-Team AG from Kloten has won this year's Zürcher Unterland Innovation Award. It is awarded by Standort Zürcher Unterland. Frischknecht Holzbau-Team was awarded for the introduction of the four-day

LEDCitiy has been awarded this year's Green Business Award. The Zurich-based company convinced the jury with its intelligent lighting

Lift manufacturer KONE has opened a new location in Sion. With the expansion of its presence in western Switzerland, the company is introducing flexible workplace management. The principles of New York and sustainability are intended to promote inclusion and innovation in the

The companies of the Halter Group will increasingly act together in the future. Maik Neuhaus will take over as CEO of Halter AG from Markus Mettler on 1 January. The latter will become Chairman of the Board of Directors. Balz Halter remains Chairman of the Board of Directors of Halter

Renato Piffaretti and Thomas Walter are taking over the management of CSL Immobilien as dual leaders. They succeed CEO Yonas Mulugeta, who is leaving the company at the end of

Die Detailhandelskette Coop und das Energieunternehmen Energie 360° bauen ihre Zusammenarbeit im Bereich Ladeinfrastruktur für E-Autos weiter aus. Bis Ende 2026 wollen die Partner mehr als 200 Coop-Standorte mit Lademöglichkeiten ausgerüstet

Beatrice Bichsel will take over as Head of SBB Real Estate and become a member of the Management Board on 1 September 2023. She succeeds Alexander Muhm as a former member of the Management Board of SBB Real Estate. Alexander Muhm took over as Head of SBB Freight Traffic at the end of June

By mutual agreement, the Board of Directors of the WWZ Group and CEO Esther Denzler have decided to terminate their cooperation with immediate effect. Esther Denzler took over the management of the WWZ Group at an exceptionally challenging moment. Against this backdrop, she succeeded in developing

GETEC acquires the Rhine Valley Life Science Park in Stein from Novartis. With this move, the energy service provider and operator of industrial parks is significantly expanding its expertise for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Novartis remains the park's largest

The Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) is modernising all of its branches in the canton of Zurich. For this, ZKB is investing a three-digit million amount over the next few years. The new location concept focuses on personal advice at important

Wingtra is now also gaining a foothold in Taiwan. Its new sales partner Century Instruments now also offers the vertical take-off flying robots of the manufacturer from the Greater Zurich Area. They have been specially developed for aerial surveying and mapping in the construction

Nanoribbons of graphene have extraordinary properties that can be precisely controlled. Researchers at Empa, Peking University and the University of Warwick have succeeded for the first time in attaching electrodes to individual nanoribbons with atomic precision. They are thus paving the way for a

Sika acquires Chema, a manufacturer of tiling products from Peru. With this acquisition, the specialty chemicals company expands its distribution channels in the Peruvian mortar market and also significantly expands its production

Wüest Partner has been awarded Great Place to Work certification for both Germany and Switzerland. With this certification, the international research and consulting institute Great Place to Work® recognises Wüest Partner's special commitment to shaping workplace

Sika übernimmt einen führenden Hersteller von Produkten für die Fliesenverlegung, der unter der Dachmarke Chema in Peru tätig ist. Mit der Akquisition baut Sika ihre Position im schnell wachsenden Markt für Mörtelprodukte aus und nutzt wichtige Cross-Selling-Möglichkeiten durch die

Zug-based building materials producer Holcim has acquired Cooper Standard Technical Rubber GmbH, based in Mannheim. Its highly durable technical rubber products are expected to drive further growth of Holcim's roofing business in

Innovation does not just happen, but is the result of optimal corporate development that takes into account the three components of people, technology and

The connection of BIM and SAP enables a seamless integration of data from the construction project and its efficient use in operations. The 'Data2Target' approach plays a central role here to ensure careful transfer and structuring of the data.

Independent analyst firm Verdantix ranks Siemens Smart Infrastructure as a leading provider of integrated security software for smart buildings. The software is part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio. The global activities of Siemens Smart Infrastructure are managed from the headquarters in

As of 1 July 2023, Wüest Partner has incorporated QualiCasa AG into its Group. The aim of this step is to further expand the range of services along the entire real estate value chain and to strengthen its positioning as a first-class centre for construction

With this building project, Swiss Prime Site wants to break new ground. With the 2226 building concept and the circular construction method, the company wants to move towards simplicity and more sustainability in its real estate developments. The JED (Join Explore Dare), a centre for innovation,

Dormakaba is launching a transformation programme to further drive customer focus and strengthen the company for the future to achieve its medium-term goals. As a result, the company expects to achieve cost savings of approximately CHF 170 million and a net reduction of up to 800 full-time

The newhome.ch AG has appointed Johannes Hoehener, a digital thought leader, to the top of the board of directors. The current president Jan Werkman will take over the role of vice president from him. With the castling at the top of the board of directors, the real estate portal is supporting its

On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Swisscanto Collective Foundation, together with the Swisscanto Supra Collective Foundation, is returning to its original names: "Servisa Collective Foundation" and "Servisa Supra Collective Foundation". In this way, the foundations are reaffirming their